Abstract

DRUG REVIEW OF TRIPHALADI GHRITA: AN AYURVEDIC FORMULATION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF KRIMI ROGA IN CHILDREN

Puja Kumari*, Shilpy Gupta and Arvind Chaurasia

Abstract

Worms are endoparasites residing in human beings. Diseases caused by helminthiasis are common and comprise very large group of infestations and infections in human beings. Worm infestations are present in people of all ages but children are much more prone to it as they are at the stage of beginners to learn how to cope with the parasitic enemies. Because of various side effects of modern medication use of herbal medication was increasing nowadays and also wide variety of plants possess broad spectrum anthelminthic property. So, Triphaladi ghrita may be useful in krimi roga in children. The ingredients of Triphaladi ghrita have effects like Krimighana, Shulaghna, Agnideepana, rechak. Constituent ingredients of Triphaladi ghrita are Vacha (Acorus calamus), Kampillaka (Mallotus philippinensis), Danti (Baliospermum montanum), Trivit (Operculina turpenthum), Amalki (Emblica officinales), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica), Haritaki (Terminalia Chebula). This study offers an overview of pharmacological action of each ingredient on several systems. It offers thorough scientific evidence supporting method of action of each ingredient.

Keywords: Worm infestation, Triphaladi ghrita, Vacha, Danti, Trivit, Kampillaka, Amalaki, Bibhitaki, Haritaki.